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The disjunct distribution of Cladonia dimorphoclada Robbins (Ascomycota: Cladoniaceae): first record in South America

Distribuição disjunta de Cladonia dimorphoclada Robbins (Ascomycota: Cladoniaceae): primeiro registro para a América do Sul

ABSTRACT

Previously known only from the North and Central America, the lichenized fungi Cladonia dimorphoclada Robbins is recorded for the first time in South America. The specimens were found growing on soil, in an open area at 1695 m alt., in Southern Brazil. We present a distribution map, figures, and comments.

Keywords:
Atlantic Forest; biodiversity; fungi; high altitude fields; lichen

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